Hi, I'm Rishi

April 29, 2026··

I have retrograde amnesia and paranoid and I'm struggling with some side effects like vertigo ,tardive dyskinesia

other — 20 — 2 years — researching taper | without clinician

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Catina4mo ago

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Rishi, and welcome. I'm sorry you're struggling so badly right now. So you're on Ativan? When you get a chance, add the drug name and dose strength to your Signature...thank you! So you haven't begun tapering yet and are experiencing side effects of the drug? How long have you been on Ativan? What dose are you on? And how long have you been having these side effects? We'd love to know a bit more about your history if you're able to so we can best help you. We look forward to helping you through this difficult time. Catina ❤️

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

Roy E4mo ago

LighthousePristiq · active

Hi Rishi, feel free to share with us some more information on how long you have been taking Ativan, when the symptoms started and if you recently stopped or lowered the amount you were taking. If we know more about your history, we can possibly share what we have experienced, which may be similar and you may find useful

Pristiq — 30mg — 17 Years — holding | Seroquel — 400mg — 17 Years — holding | Valium — 2mg once or twice a week — 10 years — supporting others | other — Modafinil 200mg — 3 Months — supporting others | with clinician

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